“An Irish Evening”
Saturday, March 10th, Middletown, NJ
630pm – “Saint Patrick, His Life & Times” An engaging historical lecture presented by noted Irish speaker Micheal O’Maille
800pm – “Blackwater in Concert” Traditional Irish music led by Sean Hennessy
900pm – “An Seisun” An open music session for musicians of all ages & skills. Come join the fun and there is even plenty of room to dance
BYOB, tea & light refreshments served, COFFEE HOUSE STYLE EVENING
TICKETS $20 per person or $15 in advance at http://irishshore.org/event20.htm
($10 for lecture only)
St Mary’s Chapel Hall
26 Leonardville Road
Middletown, NJ 07748
For more information contact:
Dermot Francis Farley
Chairman ~ Claddagh na nGael
732-915-2191
www.irishshore.org
Claddagh na nGael presents “An Irish Valentine”
A fundraiser event to benefit CnG youth education programs.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE !!
Saturday, Feb 11th from 7 till ? $20 per person, $30 per couple
ALL PROCEEDS TO GO TO BENEFIT CLADDAGH NA nGAEL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS.
Live entertainment and dancing. Finger food and Cash Bar.
Music will be contemporary Irish (Saw Doctors / Christy Moore / Modern Trad)
Knights of Columbus Hall
200 Fair Haven Road
Fair Haven, NJ
Please pass the word and bring your sweetie
Dermot Francis Farley
Chairman ~ Claddagh na nGael
732-915-2191
www.irishshore.org
Claddagh na naGael Branch Meeting & Session
Who? Sean Hennessy and Marian Lawlor will be hosting.
What? A Formal BRANCH meeting followed by a session
Where? Our usual Knights of Columbus Hall, 200 Fair Haven Road, Fair Haven
When? SUNDAY, Jan 8th, Meeting starts at 245pm SHARP so please be on time? This is a very important meeting. the following session is at 4pm
How? Members $10, Non-Members $15, kids & musicians free. Please bring finger food
HAVE THE CHILDREN BRING THEIR INSTRUMENTS AND DANCING SHOES AND WE’LL HAVE A KIDS MUSIC & DANCE SESSION !!!
VERY IMPORTANT !! >> Meeting Agenda. (Again, please arrive by 2:45 so the meeting can start sharply by 3pm)
- Brief over view of Officers and responsibilities ( 4 mins)
- Secretaries Report AND Membership Report ( 2 mins )
- Treasurers Report ( 3 mins )
- Marketing & Public Relations
- Music & Dance Program
- Claddagh na nGael Plans & Goals for 2012
- CnG Calendar of events for 2012
Dermot Francis Farley
Chairman ~ Claddagh na naGael
732-915-2191
www.irishshore.org
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An Evening of Irish Music to Benefit Claddagh na nGael & Knights of Columbus
Claddagh na nGael along with the Knights of Columbus #3187 (Fair Haven) are sponsoring “An Evening of Irish Music” fearuring Sean Hennessy and the Friends of Claddagh na nGael. All proceeds go to benefit both organizations fundraising projects. (see attached)
WHEN: Saturday, November 26th, doors open at 6pm
Concert Starts 7:30 followed by an Open Session, ALL MUSICIANS ARE WELCOME
WHERE: Knights of Columbus #3187 Hall
200 Fair Haven Road
Fair Haven, NJ
COST: $ 15.00 advanced ticket sales at http://www.irishshore.org/event20.htm
$ 20.00 at the door
CASH BAR with great prices.
This will be a VERY Special elegant evening and not your usual Irish Bar band. SO COME ONE AND ALL AND HELP SUPPORT BOTH OF THESE FINE ORGANIZATIONS AND BRING A FRIEND OR TWO. For more information respond here or call Dermot Farley @ 732-915-2191
Thanks Folks !
Dermot Francis Farley
Chairman ~ Claddagh na nGael
732-915-2191
www.irishshore.org
“Echoes of Erin” – 2011 North American Comhaltas Concert Tour
October 12, 2011, 7:30PM
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street
Middletown, NJ 07748
Tickets: $20 Advance, $25 Door
Advance Sales: http://IrishShore.org/event20.htm
Info: http://IrishShore.org/
On October, 12, 2011 at 7:30PM the Claddagh na nGael (Irish Shore), branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann is sponsoring one of the only area performance of the 2011 Comhaltas North American Concert Tour – “Echoes of Erin” at the Middletown Arts Center in Middletown, NJ.
The concert features traditional Irish music, song, dance and humor presented by a talented company of musicians and dancers direct from the four corners of Ireland, all specially selected by Comhaltas for this special 60th Anniversary event. The cast, most of whom are current or past All-Ireland Champions in their respective disciplines immerse the audience in a magical evening that is not to be missed.
Claddagh na nGael is a non-profit cultural organization promoting the preservation and continued enjoyment of traditional Irish music, dance, language and culture in central New Jersey and along the Jersey Shore. Proceeds from all of our events go towards subsidizing affordable and accessible education programs in traditional Irish music, Irish dance and Irish language for the youth of the area.
Claddagh na nGael Kicks off its Dance & Music program
Dear Parents, Members & Friends,
Claddagh na nGael is proud to announce the opening of its second year of dance, music, concerts and lectures.
For PARENTS, attached you shall find the registration form for the 2011-2012 Dance & Music Instruction program. The rates are the same as last year although we do have a new home. The programs begin next Thu 9/22 for Music and Fri 9/23 for Dance.
All instruction will be held at our new home at:
Knights of Columbus Hall
200 Fair Haven Road
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
For EVERYONE,
Please join us this Saturday, September 17th at the Irish Festival at the NJ Shore. It will be held at the Sea Girt Armory and runs from 10am – 6pm. We will all be gathered in the ceili pavillion. For more information go to; http://www.njshoreirishfestival.com/
This event will be filmed for a nationally televised event so who knows who will make it on TV or not. Either way this is a great day !
ECHOES OF ERIN Tour will be coming to our very own backyard on Wed, Oct 12th. Please join us in the fabulous Traditional Irish event showcasing the best of Irish music, song, dance and storytelling. For more information or purchase tickets go to; http://www.irishshore.org/event20.htm THIS IS A LIMITED SEATING EVENT SO ACT NOW !!
Any questions or concerns please feel free to give me a call. Note: Times may be subject to change. We ask that everyone come 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time for a brief conference.
Dermot Francis Farley
Chairman ~ Claddagh na nGael
732-915-2191
www.irishshore.org
Registration Form 2011-12 Season
9/11 Ceili & Social by Claddagh na nGael
Claddagh na nGael is pleased to announce its first ceili/social of the 2011-12 year next Sunday 9/11.
Music provided by John Whelan and freinds and runs from 3-7pm, cost $10 per person, children free at:
Knights of Columbus
200 Fair Haven Road
Fair Haven, NJ 07704
$3.00 Pints of Guinness, PLEASE bring finger food and hopefully we will have the children play
in a session as well. Come one and all !!
Dermot Francis Farley
Chairman ~ Claddagh na nGael
732-915-2191
www.irishshore.org
Aideen O’Donnell Concert Tomorrow!
Just a friendly reminder that we are co-sponsoring a Harp Concert by renowned Harpist Aideen O’Donnell tomorrow evening.
Novelteas
78 Bridge Street
Red Bank NJ
August 17, 7:00 pm. $10 per person at the door, children free.
AIDEEN >> http://www.aideenodonnell.com/
NovelTeas >> http://www.novelteas.org/
I promise it will be a beautiful and enchanting evening. Aideen is looking to expand her teaching practice down here on the NJ Shore and this could be a great opportunity to bring your children down and learn more about this beautiful instrument. Or, just a relaxed evening to listen to some beautiful music over a cup of exotic tea. Either way it will be great stuff.
Dermot Francis Farley
Chairman ~ Claddagh na nGael
732-915-2191
www.irishshore.org
Irish Slow Air Boot Camp for All Instruments with Bill Ochs
Sunday, May 1, from 1 to 5 PM
Irish wind instrument expert Bill Ochs will lead “Slow Air Boot Camp” on Sunday, May 1 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at St. Mary’s Chapel Hall, 26 Leonardville Road, New Monmouth (Middletown), NJ 07748. The event is sponsored by the Claddagh na nGael branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.
Advance tickets for the four-hour workshop are $45 for the general public, $40 for Comhaltas members. Tickets on the day of the event will be $50. Purchase discounted advance tickets online at:
http://www.irishshore.org/event20.htm
Claddagh na nGael will provide rides from the Middletown train station for participants coming via New Jersey Transit from New York City or points south. Trains from either direction arrive in Middletown at approximately 12:20. Email irishshore@hotmail.com NO LATER than the day before if you need a ride from the station. Transportation will be provided free of charge for the 12:20 train only. The New York train leaves Penn Station at 11:07 AM.
About the Workshop
The slow air — an instrumental rendition of a love song, lament, or song of remembrance and farewell — is regarded by some connoisseurs to be the crown jewel of the Irish musical tradition.
The class will start by playing simple melodies from the Anglo-Irish song tradition and progress to learning some of the highly ornamented gems of the Gaeltacht’s sean-nós song repertoire. Along the way students will acquire all the essential techniques of slow air playing: slides, scoops, casadhs, vibrato, and more.
This workshop is for intermediate level (and above) players of all melody instruments, with a special emphasis on the tin whistle, flute, and uilleann pipes.
Questions about booking or transportation should be directed to irishshore@hotmail.com. Questions about the workshop itself should be directed to Bill Ochs at bill@pennywhistle.com or 212-247-3231.
Claddagh na nGael CCÉ Céilí
Featuring John Whelan
Sunday, April 10th, 3:00 pm lesson / 4:00~7:00 pm céilí
Knights of Columbus Hall
200 Fair Haven Road
Fair Haven, NJ
info: Dermot Farley IrishShore@hotmail.com
